Elliot cogswell



(No Model.)

1 E. OOGSWELL.

FRUIT GAN.

No. 295,907. Patented Apr. 1, 1884.

WITNESSES l V'UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

,ELLIOT cOGswELL, OE MONEOEVTLLE, NEW JEEsEY.

FRUIT-CAN.

SPECIFICATION forming part 'of Letters Patent No.` 295,907, dated April 1, 1884. A Application filed October 10, 1883. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern:

Beit known that I, ELLIOT COGswELL, a citizen ofthe United States, residing at Monroeville, in the county of Salem and State of New Jersey, have invented a new and useful Fruit-Can, of which thefollowing is a specification, reference being had to the accompanying drawings.

My invention relates to fruit-cans,the object being to provide a can of cheap, simple,

and durable construction, and one that' shall be air-tight to effectively preserve its contents.

The invention consists in the improved construction and combinations of parts, hereinafter fully described, `and pointed out in the claims.

In the drawings, Figure l is a perspective view of my improved can complete. Fig. 2 is a vertical section of the same. Fig. 3 is a vertical section with the cover detached. Fig. 4 is a perspective of the cover, and Fig. 5 is a top view of the spring-lever.

A represents the can, which is preferably made Oi' enameled sheet metal, and having its top edge turned inwardly, and creased to form a groove, a, for the reception of the edges of the cover B. This cover B is preferably made Of glass, and is formed with a convex center portion, b, provided on its top with a 4groove or recess, b'. The cover B is also formed with a downwardly-projecting V-shaped iiange, 0, to fit in the groove a of the can. A rubber ring Or gasket, g, is placed in this groove, and it thoroughly prevents any air from entering the can when the same is closed.

C represents a spring-lever, which is formed at one of its ends with a slot, c2, which is adapted to engage a hooked lug, D, on theside of the can. The end of this lever is also formed with an extension, D', which bears against the side of the can when the said lever is raised.- Thus the lever may be used as a handle. This lever 4is of the same width as the groove or recess formed in the top of the convex center portion of the cover, and lits therein. Thel other end of this lever is bent downwardly to form a hook or catch, e, which engages a lug or stud, c, formed on the side Of the can. y

It will be apparent that the can above described is simple, cheap, and durable, and that by its use the danger of breakage. Src., as is incident to theordinary glass cans, is avoided.

It will also be seen that the devices for sealing the can are thoroughly effective.

. Having fully described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is

l. The combination, with a can provided with a hooked lug, D, and stud c3, and having its top edge bent inwardly, and creased to forni a groove, of a cover, B, having adownwardlyextending iiange to `t said groove, :and hav ing a convex recessed center portion, b', and a lever, C, having a slot7 c2, and hook e, substantially as set forth.

2. The combination, with a can provided with a hooked lug, D, and stud c3, and having its top edge bent inwardly, and creased to form a groove, of a cover, B, having a downwardly extending flange to lit said groove, and having a convex recessed` center portion, b', and a lever, C, having a slot, c2, extension D', and hook e, substantially as set forth.

In testimony that I claim the `foregoing as my own I have hereto afiixed my signature in presence of two witnesses.

ELLIOT -cOGswELn 

